monitor
Bridgezipf 4.37Pronunciation
/ˈmɒnɪtə/(MON-i-ter)
Part of speech
verb / nounneutral
Chinese
监控;监测(动);监视器(名)(持续观察某事物的状态或变化)
Definition
(verb) To observe and check something regularly over a period of time. (noun) A device for observing, checking, or keeping a record.
Word family
- monitoring/ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/(n)监测;监控
- monitor/ˈmɒnɪtə/(n)监视设备;班长
Collocations
- monitor progress
- monitor performance
- closely monitor
- monitor conditions
- under constant monitoring
- monitor for signs of
Examples
- 1.The patient's heart rate and blood pressure were monitored continuously throughout the procedure.
- 2.We monitor the system 24/7 to detect any unusual activity or performance degradation.
Synonyms
- track/træk/— follow the progress of
- observe/əbˈzɜːv/— watch carefully
- oversee/ˌəʊvəˈsiː/— supervise; watch over
Etymology
from Latin "monitor" = one who reminds or warns, from "monere" (to warn)